Fifteen British nationals are among those reported missing in China following flash floods in Nepal and Tibet triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas, with the confirmed death toll now at least 810, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- Fifteen British nationals are reported missing in China after the floods, according to the Guardian.
- The total number of missing Britons across Tibet and Nepal stands at 48, the Guardian reports.
- At least 810 people have been confirmed dead, according to Nepali and Chinese authorities.
- More than 3,000 people are believed missing following the flooding.
- Beijing has mobilised more than 2,100 rescue workers.
Fifteen British nationals are reported to be missing in China as rescuers continue to search for survivors of devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet, according to the Guardian.
Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed an updated death toll of at least 810 on Sunday. More than 3,000 people are believed to be missing following the disaster.
The flash floods were brought on by a massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas on Wednesday, which engulfed Gyirong port on the Nepal-China border.
The Guardian reports that the total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal stands at 48.
Beijing has mobilised more than 2,100 rescue workers as part of the response to the disaster, according to the Guardian.
The search for survivors was ongoing as authorities worked across the affected border region.
Why it matters
With more than 3,000 people believed missing and at least 810 confirmed dead, the flooding represents a major disaster on the Nepal-China border, prompting a large-scale rescue effort involving thousands of workers.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Nepal-Tibet floods?
Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed a death toll of at least 810 on Sunday, according to the Guardian.
What caused the flooding?
The flash floods were triggered by a massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas on Wednesday, which engulfed Gyirong port on the Nepal-China border.
How many Britons are missing?
Fifteen British nationals are reported missing in China, and the total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal stands at 48.
Timeline
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The Guardian World: Total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal at 48 as Beijing mobilises more than 2,100 rescue workers Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Fifteen British nationals are reported to be missing in China as the search continues for survivors of the devastating floodi